South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-12A-5 — Solicitation of bribes by legislators--Felony
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 12A: Improprieties And Bribery In Public Office, South Dakota Codified Laws.
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Full text of SDCL § 22-12A-5
Statutory text current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of South Dakota.
Any member of the Legislature who asks, receives, or agrees to receive any bribe upon any understanding that the member's official vote, opinion, judgment, or action be influenced thereby, or who is given any bribe in any manner upon any particular side of any question or matter upon which the member may be required to act in an official capacity, is guilty of a Class 4 felony.
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Is solicitation of bribes by legislators a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Solicitation of bribes by legislators is a Class 4 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-12A-5.
Which South Dakota statute covers solicitation of bribes by legislators?
Solicitation of bribes by legislators is governed by SDCL § 22-12A-5 (Solicitation of bribes by legislators--Felony).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.